Building resilient teams that view change as an exciting challenge

Keynote speaker on resilience through change

From the Arctic to the conference stage

Mark Agnew is a keynote speaker, Arctic explorer and resilience expert who helps organisations build resilient teams that view change as an exciting challenge, not just an obstacle to overcome.

He made history with his three teammates by becoming the first team to kayak the entire Northwest Passage, a feat named one of the Top 10 Greatest Kayak Expeditions of the Century that earned him European Adventurer of the Year.

When the news broke on the BBC, the story went viral. He was interviewed on ITV and featured in over 200 media outlets, including Sky News, The Times and the Daily Mail.

Battling shifting sea ice, unpredictable weather and the constant threat of polar bears, Mark developed his Find Your Polar Bear framework: a practical model for thriving through change, taking ownership, performing under pressure and collaborating. When teams find their polar bear, they become more resilient and capable of overcoming any challenge.

Mark is a best-selling author and global keynote speaker who has delivered keynotes across the UK, US and Asia. His storytelling, humour and high-performance mindset have made him a sought-after speaker for leaders navigating change.